Mission Statement:“Celebrating the life and preserving the legacy of Circleville’s own Ted Lewis by making everybody happy through education and entertainment.”

Founded in 1977 by Lewis’ widow, Adah Becker Lewis, the Ted Lewis Museum pays tribute to one of Ohio’s greatest citizens and one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time. The museum holds and exhibits Ted Lewis’ archives, memorabilia and music library in the only remaining edifice that stood within the original circle of Circleville.